Compassionate Child Protective Investigator with strong skills in community collaboration and risk analysis. Focused on enhancing child safety through effective interviewing and detailed case documentation, committed to fostering secure environments for children and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Investigator
State Of Florida - DCF
Tampa , FL
12.2025 - 04.2026
Conducted thorough investigations on child safety cases and allegations.
Collaborated with law enforcement and community agencies during investigations.
Documented detailed case notes and findings in electronic databases.
Interviewed children, parents, and witnesses to gather information effectively.
Assessed home environments for safety and well-being of children involved.
Developed safety plans in coordination with families and service providers.
Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and strategies.
Conducted in-depth interviews with children, guardians, doctors, nurses and law enforcement to gain insight into individual cases.
Remained composed and calm when interacting with individuals, taking into account that children and families were involved in high-stress situations.
Facilitated communication between involved parties while protecting confidentiality of information.
BD Level Program Manager
School District of Hillsborough County
Tampa , FL
01.2022 - 12.2025
Coordinated program development initiatives for diverse student populations.
Facilitated professional development workshops for educators and staff members.
Implemented evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and engagement.
Collaborated with community partners to enhance educational offerings and support services.
Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
Implemented plans designed for individual's specific needs.
Facilitator of the Learning Enrichment Program
Metropolitan Ministries
Tampa , FL
04.2021 - 01.2022
Coordinated volunteer activities to support program initiatives and services.
Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.
Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
Developed and implemented training programs to increase participant knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.
Program Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 01.2022
Developed engaging programs for youth to foster personal growth and community involvement.
Coordinated events and activities that promote teamwork and leadership skills among participants.
Conducted post-implementation reviews of completed projects in order to assess their success or failure.
Designed and created user-friendly forms, templates, reports, and other documents related to program activities.
Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
Parent Liason
SPARC Program
Nocross , GA
10.2017 - 08.2019
Facilitated communication between parents and school staff to address concerns.
Organized workshops to educate parents on student resources and support services.
Provided guidance to parents navigating school policies and procedures effectively.
Collaborated with educators to develop strategies for enhancing student success at home.
Managed feedback from parents to improve program offerings and support services.
Established relationships with community organizations to enhance parent resources available.
Advocated for parent needs within the SPARC Program to promote inclusive practices.
Attended community events to provide information about the school district and its programs.
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
Atlanta , GA
02.2016 - 09.2017
Facilitated classroom activities for diverse student groups.
Implemented lesson plans and adapted materials as needed.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
Assessed student understanding and provided feedback on assignments.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress.
Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
08-2015
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
12-2013
Skills
Case documentation
Family assessment
Incident investigation
Risk analysis
Program evaluation
Community collaboration
Educational planning
Conflict resolution
Effective interviewing
Crisis management
Team coordination
Resilience building
Active learning
Child welfare laws
Law enforcement interaction
Teamwork and cooperation
Information gathering
Safety planning
Confidentiality practices
Professional boundaries
Certification
Provisional Child Welfare Certification -State of Florida
Department of Children and Families Certifications-State of Florida